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Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

HHH Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. JSON
Equity Issuances

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. issued preferred stock to Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. for $1.0 billion.

“the Company issued and sold Series A Non-voting Exchangeable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”) to PSH for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 billion.”
M&A Transactions

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. completed an acquisition involving Vantage Group Holdings, Ltd. for $2.1 billion (closed 2026-06-04).

“At the Closing, Buyer acquired all of Vantage’s outstanding shares of capital stock for an aggregate cash consideration of $2.1 billion, subject to customary adjustments.”
Material Agreements

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. entered into Subscription Agreement with Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. valued at an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 billion (effective 2026-06-04).

“In connection with the Closing, on the Closing Date, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “SA”) with PSH on terms substantially similar to the terms set forth in the equity commitment letter, dated as of December 17, 2025, by and between the Company and PSH (the “Equity Commitment Letter”). Pursuant to the SA, the Company issued and sold Series A Non-voting Exchangeable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”) to PSH for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 billion.”
Earnings Releases

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. reported financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026”
Equity Issuances

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. issued 1,131,273 shares of the Company’s common stock of warrant to Mr. Grandisson for $10,000,000 for the Warrants.

“On April 20, 2026, Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a warrant agreement with Mr. Grandisson, pursuant to which Mr. Grandisson agreed to purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) to acquire 1,131,273 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at an exercise price equal to $100 per share, in a non-brokered private placement. Mr. Grandisson paid a purchase price of $10,000,000 for the Warrants”
Material Agreements

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. entered into 2034 Notes Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, N.A. valued at $500 million (effective 2026-02-17).

“The 2034 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated February 17, 2026 (the “2034 Notes Indenture”), by and between HHC, as issuer, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.”
Material Agreements

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. entered into 2032 Notes Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, N.A. valued at $500 million (effective 2026-02-17).

“The 2032 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated February 17, 2026 (the “2032 Notes Indenture”), by and between HHC, as issuer, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.”
Material Agreements

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. entered into Equity Commitment Letter with Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. valued at $1.0 billion (effective 2025-12-17).

“On December 17, 2025, Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (“PSH”) entered into an equity commitment letter (the “Equity Commitment Letter”) pursuant to which PSH has committed, prior to and contingent upon the Closing, to purchase an amount equal to $1.0 billion”
Material Agreements

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. entered into Purchase and Sale Agreement with Vantage Group Holdings, Ltd., Carlyle Partners VII Cayman Holdings V, L.P., H&F Vantage Aggregator, L.P., each of the other shareholders of Vantage valued at $2.1 billion (effective 2025-12-17).

“On December 17, 2025, Howard Hughes Insurance Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Vantage Group Holdings, Ltd.”
Equity Issuances

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. issued preferred stock to Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (PSH) for $1.0 billion.

“into an equity commitment letter (the “Equity Commitment Letter”) pursuant to which PSH has committed, prior to and contingent upon the Closing, to purchase an amount equal to $1.0 billion (or such lesser amount as may be requested by the Company) of the Company’s Non-Voting Exchangeable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (such shares”

L. Jay Cross retired as President at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“The Company and Mr. Cross have now agreed that Mr. Cross will retire from and cease to be an executive officer of the Company effective June 30, 2025.”

R. Scot Sellers was appointed as Presiding Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“R. Scot Sellers has been appointed Presiding Director.”

Jean-Baptiste Wautier was appointed as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“the Board appointed William A. Ackman, Ryan Israel and Jean-Baptiste Wautier to the Board, effective May 5, 2025.”

Ryan Israel was appointed as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“the Board appointed William A. Ackman, Ryan Israel and Jean-Baptiste Wautier to the Board, effective May 5, 2025.”

William A. Ackman was appointed as Executive Chairman at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“Mr. Ackman has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Board”

William A. Ackman was appointed as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“the Board appointed William A. Ackman, Ryan Israel and Jean-Baptiste Wautier to the Board, effective May 5, 2025.”

Dana Hamilton resigned as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“Effective May 5, 2025, Adam Flatto, Allen Model and Dana Hamilton resigned from the Board.”

Allen Model resigned as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“Effective May 5, 2025, Adam Flatto, Allen Model and Dana Hamilton resigned from the Board.”

Adam Flatto resigned as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“Effective May 5, 2025, Adam Flatto, Allen Model and Dana Hamilton resigned from the Board.”

L. Jay Cross departed as President at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“On April 2, 2025, the Company and its President, L. Jay Cross, mutually agreed not to renew Mr. Cross’ employment agreement upon the expiration of its current term on December 1, 2025, which shall be treated as a non-renewal by the Company under his employment agreement.”
M&A Transactions

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. completed a disposition involving Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (closed 2024-07-31).

“On the Distribution Date, the Company completed the previously announced Separation of Seaport Entertainment.”

Dana Hamilton was appointed as director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“On June 17, 2024, Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), appointed Dana Hamilton to serve on the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”)”
Earnings Releases

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income loss of $52.5 million, or $(1.06) per diluted share, EPS $(1.06). Guidance reaffirmed.

“Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) (the “Company,” “HHH,” or “we”) today announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.”

Ben Hakim was appointed as Director at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“the Board has nominated Ben Hakim, Partner at Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Ackman.”

R. Scot Sellers changed role as Chairman of the Board at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“R. Scot Sellers, the Presiding Director of the Board, is expected to replace Mr. Ackman as Chairman of the Board following the 2024 Annual Meeting if Mr. Sellers is re-elected to the Board.”

William A. Ackman departed as Chairman of the board of directors at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“On April 3, 2021, William A. Ackman, Chairman of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of his decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”).”
Earnings Releases

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income net loss of $551.8 million, EPS $(11.13) per diluted share.

“HHH reported a net loss of $551.8 million, or $(11.13) per diluted share in 2023”
Earnings Releases

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $34.3 million, EPS $0.69 per diluted share.

“Net income was $34.3 million, or $0.69 per diluted share in the quarter”
Earnings Releases

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income net loss of $544.2 million, or $(10.97) per diluted share, EPS $(10.97) per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“Quarterly net loss of $544.2 million, or $(10.97) per diluted share”

Saul Scherl was terminated as Senior Advisor, Seaport at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“Mr. Scherl’s employment with Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) and its affiliates has now terminated.”

Anton Nikodemus was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Seaport Entertainment division at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc..

“Anton Nikodemus will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s newly formed Seaport Entertainment division”
Governance Changes

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.: Company assumed HHC's certificate of incorporation and bylaws unchanged except as permitted by DGCL Section 251(g), as a result of a reorganization where the Company became successor issuer to HHC.

“the Amended & Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the “ Company Charter ”) and the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “ Company Bylaws ”) are the same as the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of HHC immediately prior to consummation of the Reorganization, respectively, other than changes permitted by Section 251(g) of the DGCL.”

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